Ginkgo Leaf Table

While this table is the author’s original design, he drew inspiration from Japanese furniture and architecture.

Willie Sandry

Although it’s my original design, the inspiration for this Ginkgo Leaf Table draws heavily from Japanese influence. Tapered elements that are wider at the base, and rafter-like members that project through legs and posts, are common in Japanese designs — in both furniture and architecture. Other elements of the table, such as the solid panels with leaf cutouts, are reminiscent of Dutch designs dating back hundreds of years. I found that this table’s angled joinery makes it both a joy and a challenge to build. Mine is constructed from solid walnut lumber. If you’re fortunate enough to have 8⁄4 stock available, you can simply cut the legs from a plank of walnut. My best-looking stock was only ⅞" thick, so I laminated leg blanks from two strips of wood. Rip…

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Woodworker's Journal (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024

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